- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holton, KS
Jackson Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200483001955
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Heights Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Holton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Jackson Heights Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+27.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 200483001955 · Holton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.1:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson Heights High School and Middle School (229 students)
Jackson Heights Elementary School grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+27.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
How Jackson Heights Elementary School compares
Jackson Heights Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Jackson Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Jackson reports $13,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Heights High School and Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Holton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Heights Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Heights Elementary School?
32.5% of students at Jackson Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Heights Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Holton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Heights Elementary School?
Jackson Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Holton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Holton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Holton on the city page.
What other schools are in North Jackson?
Besides Jackson Heights Elementary School, North Jackson also operates Jackson Heights High School and Middle School (229 students). See the North Jackson district page for the complete list.